Gay Hawaii

Caressed and cooled by nearly-constant gentle trade winds, the Hawaiian Islands are blessed with a year-round moderate climate. Edged by the temperate waters of the tropical Pacific Ocean, the Islands are ringed with scores of beautiful reef-protected beaches. - What's not to like? It's a magical, beautiful getaway! GAY HAWAII!

The Hawaiian Islands, located in the central Pacific Ocean, are the most remote chain of islands in the world. Honolulu is 2,398 miles southwest of San Francisco (the closest continental point), 3,818 miles southeast of Tokyo, and 5,067 miles north of Sydney. Oahu, the third largest island in the chain, contains about 75% of the state’s population and is considered the main island. Honolulu (the state capital and major city), and its beach resort area at Waikiki, are on Oahu. The other islands are referred to as the Neighbor Islands. The island of Hawaii, larger in land area than the other islands combined, is called the “Big Island” so as to avoid confusion with Hawaii, the State.

Hawaii’s unique and distinctive mix of peoples and cultures are the result of the co-existence and blending of people from all over the world who have settled in the Islands. Since no group represents an ethnic or religious majority, there is a fairly high degree of tolerance of various lifestyles (including gay and lesbian). The largest ethnic groups are Caucasians (22%), Hawaiian/part Hawaiian (21%), Japanese (18%) and Filipino (13%). Other ethnic groups include Chinese, Korean, Samoan, Tongan, Portuguese, Puerto Rican, Thai, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Hispanics and Blacks.

Hawaii is the first state where same-sex marriage almost became legal.Want to get married in Hawaii? Check out Maui. It's not hugely gay but offers a lot. For nightlife, the only place in Hawaii with a discernible gay scene is the capital city, Honolulu (with its resort neighborhood, Waikiki). However, you can find gay-oriented guesthouses and the same progressive attitude on any of Hawaii's major islands, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island . If you are really into the nightlife, check out BIG TOM PRESENTS, he throws all the big parties. Every month there is something going on. DaKine magazine is the gay magazine of Hawaii. And Hawaii Gay Cities offers a great overview of the city on things to see and do!



Hawaii is different from many other gay destinations in America. Rather than an abundance of gay nightlife and partying, the gay scene in Hawaii offers community and support. There are gay bars to be found as well as gay tour guides to show you sites in that special way. Hawaii is a quality destination regardless of who you are. Gay Hawaii waits with serene beaches and some of the most gorgeous scenery in the US. Whether you're headed to the Big Island or the other appealing island destinations in the state, you will find gay life, gay beaches, gay bars and community among the lava rocks and grass skirts.